Paralegal - Wills and Probate

Office Angels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in East Midlands is seeking a Paralegal to join their Wills & Probate department. This full-time role offers the chance to support fee earners and gain hands-on experience in private client law. Ideal candidates are organised, detail-focused, and possess strong communication skills. The position comes with training and development opportunities to build a long-term career within a reputable law firm.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment or eagerness to learn.
• Proficient in managing files and legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with aspects of their caseloads.
• Opening and closing files, billing, and preparing correspondence.
• Maintaining files and saving documents to the case management system.
• Liaising with clients in a friendly and professional manner.

Skills

Organised

Detail-focused

Strong communication skills

Job description

Paralegal - Wills & Probate - MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE

Location: Office-based
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you looking to start or develop your legal career within Private Client law? Do you enjoy supporting others, working accurately, and helping clients navigate important life decisions?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Wills & Probate team, gaining hands‑on experience while building a strong foundation in private client law.

The Role

As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners within the Wills & Probate department, ensuring files are managed efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting fee earners with aspects of their caseloads
• Opening and closing files, billing, and preparing correspondence
• Maintaining files and saving documents and emails to the case management system
• Liaising with clients in a friendly and professional manner
• Preparing documents and notes for client appointments
• Supporting document storage and retrieval
• Providing reception cover when required
• Referring matters outside your level of expertise to fee earners or the Head of Department
• Recording time accurately and progressing work efficiently
• Keeping training records up to date and maintaining professional standards

What's on Offer

• Training and development opportunities to support your legal career
• A supportive and approachable team environment
• Long‑term career prospects within a well‑regarded law firm

About You

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, proactive, and keen to build a career in Private Client law. You will need to:

• Be organised, efficient, and detail‑focused
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be professional and approachable when dealing with clients
• Show initiative while recognising when to seek support
• Be committed to learning and personal development

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